A Grain Silo Consists of a Cylindrical Main Section with Hemispherical

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Essay

A grain silo consists of a cylindrical main section with hemispherical roof. If the total volume of the silo (including the part inside the roof section) is $28,000$ ft $3$ , and the total height of the silo up to the top of the roof is $55$ ft, what is the approximate radius of the silo?

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